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In the extraction of aluminium the electrolyte is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A Fused cryolite with felspar
  • B Fused cryolite with fluorspar
  • C Pure alumina in molten cryolite
  • D Pure alumina with bauxite and molten cryolite
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The correct answer is: Pure alumina in molten cryolite
In the extraction of aluminium by electrolytic process alumina $\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$ is used along with fluorspar and cryolite in molten state.

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